Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid: Service and Repair

Folding Top Fluid Addition

Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning (Eye Protection Warning).


Note:
* When servicing the hydraulic system do not allow the fluid level to drop below the minimum indicator line on the reservoir.
* Inspect the hydraulic fluid level with the vehicle parked on a level surface, the folding top in the closed position, and the rear compartment open.
* When new, the power folding top hydraulic fluid is golden clear. As the system is cycled, it picks up the carbon black from the numerous O-ring seals used in the system. The carbon black acts like a dye and causes the fluid to darken considerably and take on a black appearance. This is a normal occurrence and no repair attempts should be performed, as replacement fluid will also darken.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.




2. Place the folding top in the up position.
3. Open the rear compartment.




4. Lower the rear compartment partition (1).
5. Locate the hydraulic pump beneath the carpet in the storage compartment on the driver side of the rear compartment.
6. Place a protective covering over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.
7. Place a shop towel around the pump motor to control any hydraulic fluid spillage.




8. Remove the reservoir filler plug (1)
9. Add fluid P/N 89022748 until the fluid level is between the MAXIMUM and the MINIMUM indicator lines on the reservoir.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

10. Install the reservoir filler plug (1) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
11. Remove the shop towel.
12. Remove the protective covering.




13. Raise the rear compartment partition (1).
14. Close the rear compartment.
15. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.




16. Place the folding top in the up position.
17. Open the rear compartment.
18. Inspect the fluid level and add fluid as necessary. Refer to Folding Top Fluid Addition .
19. Install the support and the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
20. Remove the protective covering.
21. Close the rear compartment.
22. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation).